Injured Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez stretches along a stadium wall before Thursday's game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass.

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Kristian Dyer
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Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez "will require shoulder surgery," and is likely headed for injured reserve, so his stormy career with the team is all but over, a person with knowledge of his condition told USA TODAY Sports.

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Jets have not announced the extent of Sanchez's injury. The Jets would not comment Thursday on the diagnosis or the course of treatment. ...